Monthly Archives: March 2026
After the PCE data, markets reversed, the VIX tested highs, then slid, curbing an oversold rally
Written on March 16, 2026 at 10:12 am, by josephine
Premarket rebound faded post-PCE; VIX and oil rose, dollar broke 100, equities slid as risk trimmed.
FXStreet-compiled data shows gold prices in the United Arab Emirates stayed broadly stable, with minimal movement today
Written on March 16, 2026 at 10:11 am, by josephine
UAE gold prices were mostly flat Monday; FXStreet reported slight dips, while central-bank buying remains strong.
USD Holds Firm as Oil Drives Safe-Haven Demand
Written on March 16, 2026 at 10:10 am, by josephine
USDX holds near a nine-month high amid escalating tensions and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, reinforcing safe-haven demand. | VT Markets
Amid growing hopes for resolving Iran’s war, the EUR/JPY pair climbs to around 182.60 after two losses
Written on March 16, 2026 at 10:09 am, by josephine
EUR/JPY rebounds near 182.60 as euro lifts on de-escalation hopes; ECB hikes eyed; yen intervention watched.
During Asian hours, EUR/USD steadies near 1.1450, yet bearish pressure persists amid Middle East tensions strengthening USD
Written on March 16, 2026 at 10:09 am, by josephine
EUR/USD recovers near 1.1450; Middle East tensions bolster USD, while Fed-ECB decisions and bearish signals weigh.
Oil Near $100 Ahead of Fed Decision
Written on March 16, 2026 at 10:07 am, by josephine
Oil remains elevated near the $100 level amid ongoing Middle East tensions, reinforcing inflation concerns and reducing expectations for rate cuts. | VT Markets
In February, South Korea’s trade surplus slipped to $15.3B from $15.5B previously
Written on March 16, 2026 at 10:06 am, by josephine
South Korea posted a $15.3bn February trade surplus, slightly lower than January’s $15.5bn surplus overall.
In February, South Korea’s trade surplus slipped to $15.376B, easing from the prior $15.5B level
Written on March 16, 2026 at 10:06 am, by josephine
South Korea’s trade balance slipped to $15.376bn in February, down $0.124bn (0.8%) from $15.5bn.
Trump warned NATO allies that refusal to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz would imperil NATO’s future
Written on March 16, 2026 at 10:05 am, by josephine
Trump warned NATO’s future looks grim if allies won’t help keep Strait of Hormuz open.
China’s NBS spokesperson explained government plans to raise incomes and stimulate consumption, supporting this year’s economy
Written on March 16, 2026 at 10:04 am, by josephine
China says economy starts strong on tech and AI, despite weak demand; AUD rises, trading near 0.7000.
